University of Khartoum Courses
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- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Nursing Sciences
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Architecture
- Faculty of Mathematical Sciences
- School of Management Studies
- Faculty of Economical and Social Studies
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Forestry
- Faculty of Animal Production
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
- Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science
The Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences was founded in 1966 under the name “School of Medical Laboratory Technicians” as a joint venture between the Faculty of Medicine,University of Khartoum and the Ministry of Health. Its development was continued until in 1993 an ordinance was passed for the establishment of the College of Medical Laboratory Sciences an independent institution affiliated to the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.In 1997,it was merged with the University of Khartoum as the Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences (FMLS). The Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences offers preparation for careers in medical (clinical) laboratory sciences. A career in medical laboratory sciences is a great way to combine an aptitude for science with the desire to help others. Medical Laboratory Scientists, also known as clinical laboratory scientists, are highly skilled professionals who perform analytical tests on blood, tissue, and body fluids to provide laboratory information for the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of human diseases. There also is a growing trend for medical lab scientists to perform wellness laboratory testing aimed at preventing disease. Degrees Awarded: General B.Sc.: 4 years Honor B.Sc.: 5 years M.S.c: By courses M.Sc.: By research PhD: By research Departments of the Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences:
2.1- Department of Microbiology:
It is one of the biggest departments in FMLS, it includes the following disciplines: Medical Bacteriology, Medical Virology, Medical Mycology, Immunology.
2.2- Departments of Haematology and Immunohematology:
Deals with all aspects related to blood, its components and related diseases such as anaemia, cancer, and also blood transfusion.
2.3- Department of Parasitology and Medical Entomology:
Teaches the knowledge of pathogenic parasites such as malaria, worms such as Schistosomes and insect vectors of diseases.
2.4- Department of Chemical Pathology:
Deals with everything related to body chemistry including but not limited to chemical shifts in the body due to diseases, hormonal balance, enzymes, trace elements and toxicology.
2.5- Department of Histopathology and Cytology:
Focuses on identifying the composition of cells and tissues of the body and the change in their composition due to chronic cases. Division of the Department: Cytopathology, Histotechniques, Immunohistochemistry, Cytogenetics, Molecular Pathology, Cellular pathology
- Faculty of Public and Environmental Health
Faculty of Dentistry
Faculty of Dentistry was established in 1971 as a school that belong to the Faculty of Medicine. It was the first in Sudan to provide dental training. In 1992 it upgraded to a separate faculty. The school now has approximately 60 outstanding faculty and staff and 600 students enrolled in BDS degree programs, 90 postgraduate and 90 dental technology.
Academic programs
- B.D.S. (five years)
- Intermediate Diploma in dental technology (three years)
- M.Sc. in wide variety of specialties (two years)
- Ph.D. in wide variety of specialties (three years)
- DDS – RD (four years)
- DDS – Dental Specialty (four years)
Facilities
- Dental Clinics
- Phantom Head Lab
- Dental Laboratory
- Museum
- Histopathology Lab
- Dental Radiology Unit
- Library and e-library